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CAROLINE BARR, PA-C

Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$326.58
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROLINE BARR, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 329 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $326.58 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROLINE BARR, PA-C filed 2,046 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAROLINE BARR, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2016

NPI 1417314303

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,046 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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CAROLINE BARR, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1417314303. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CAROLINE BARR, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 135 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-5044. NPI 1417314303 was issued on 01/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,046 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $415K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

135 RUTLEDGE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1417314303
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/22/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLINE BARR, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS
NASHVILLE, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CAROLINE BARR, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$327

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,046
Total Claims
$415K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,034
Total Day Supply
87,490
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 88, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
196
Levetiracetam
152
Primidone
110
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
85
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
84
Topiramate
84
Donepezil Hcl
81
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
76
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
73
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
58

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How CAROLINE BARR, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's 2,046 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARR.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's specialty?
CAROLINE BARR, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CAROLINE BARR, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLINE BARR, PA-C wrote 2,046 Medicare Part D claims totaling $415K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLINE BARR, PA-C located?
CAROLINE BARR, PA-C is located at 135 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-5044.
What is CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's NPI number?
CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417314303, issued on 01/22/2016.
Does CAROLINE BARR, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROLINE BARR, PA-C had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLINE BARR, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Primidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLINE BARR, PA-C accept Medicare?
CAROLINE BARR, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,046 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's credentials?
CAROLINE BARR, PA-C's NPI is 1417314303 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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